20 Santa Crafts For Kids

Last Updated on November 30, 2025 by Masha Eretnova

Get ready to bring festive fun and creativity into your home with these 20 delightful Santa crafts perfect for kids of all ages.

From handprint keepsakes to playful paper tube Santas, each project is designed to spark imagination and spread holiday cheer while making memorable moments with your little ones.

Whether you’re looking for simple activities or crafty challenges, this collection offers a variety of charming ideas to celebrate the magic of Christmas together.

Santa Corks Bowling Craft

Photo Credit: Red Ted Art

Kids can turn old corks into charming Santa bowling pins for a festive and playful holiday activity.

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Santa Handprint Craft

Photo Credit: Simple Everyday Mom

A simple handprint craft that transforms kids’ handprints into an adorable Santa Claus keepsake.

Santa Beard Craft

Photo Credit: Laughing Kids Learn

This Santa beard craft uses cotton balls and paper to create a fluffy, festive decoration perfect for little hands.

Paper Tube Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Ruffles and Rain Boots

Paper tubes are repurposed into jolly Santa figures with bright colors and fun details in this crafty project.

Toilet Roll Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Simple Everyday Mom

Toilet rolls become Santa Claus with a few crafty touches, making a fun and simple holiday decoration.

Mickey Mouse Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Homeschool Preschool

Mickey Mouse fans will enjoy this Santa craft that combines holiday cheer with a beloved character design.

Cotton Ball Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Crafts on Sea

Cotton balls are used to create a soft and fluffy Santa face that kids can decorate and personalize.

Clothespin Santa Hat Craft

Photo Credit: Fun Money Mom

Clothespins are transformed into cute Santa hats that make for a quick and creative Christmas craft.

Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Messy Little Monster

This Santa craft features a mix of materials and textures, offering kids a hands-on festive project to enjoy.

Rocking Santa Claus Sleigh Paper Plate Craft

Photo Credit: Hello, Wonderful

Paper plates become Santa’s sleigh in this rocking craft that combines creativity and holiday storytelling.

Christmas Leaf Painting

Photo Credit: The Craft Train

Leaves are painted and turned into a festive Christmas craft with a Santa theme, perfect for nature lovers.

Handprint Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Messy Little Monster

A handprint Santa craft that is easy for young children and makes a precious holiday keepsake.

Santa Collage

Photo Credit: Rainy Day Mum

Kids create a colorful Santa collage using various materials to build a festive and unique Christmas art piece.

Paper Plate Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Simple Everyday Mom

This paper plate Santa craft is a classic, easy-to-make project that results in a cheerful holiday decoration.

Craft Stick Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Easy Peasy and Fun

Craft sticks are assembled and decorated to make a fun Santa figure that kids can proudly display.

Santa Stuck in a Chimney Craft

Photo Credit: Non-Toy Gifts

This imaginative craft shows Santa stuck in a chimney, bringing a playful twist to holiday art.

Cotton Ball Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Our Kid Things

Simple shapes combined with cotton balls create a sweet Santa craft that is perfect for preschoolers.

Santa Handprint Ornament

Photo Credit: The Best Ideas for Kids

Kids can make a personalized Santa handprint ornament that is great for decorating the tree or gifting.

Paper Bag Santa Craft

Photo Credit: Our Kid Things

Paper bags are transformed into Santa figures in this fun and easy craft that kids will love making.

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